SOCIAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL)
WORLD HISTORY Course Number: 2019
Grade level: 9
Credit Value: 1
Prerequisite: N/A
This course exposes students to major themes in world history such as innovation, revolution and globalization. The first semester course focuses on the theme of innovation, with a focus on philosophical and scientific innovation in ancient Greece, political and commercial innovation in ancient Rome and China, and cultural and religious innovation in Renaissance Europe. The second semester focuses on the theme of revolution. We start by defining that concept of “revolution” and the patterns by which they unfold. We then proceed to examine the French Revolution and the process of decolonization in Africa. Students will also complete a research paper in the second semester of the course. The course will help you to develop your research and writing skills. 15
